Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF)

ROLE OVERVIEW:

A leading technology organization is seeking a Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF) to support military communication products throughout their full lifecycle, from development through production and obsolescence.

This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex RF, analog, digital, and manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on technical expertise along with the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate and resolve technical issues across RF, analog, digital, assembly, SMT, and testing domains
• Perform root cause analysis at the component level using simulation and experimental methods
• Support new product introductions by collaborating with design engineering and troubleshooting prototypes
• Mitigate component shortages by qualifying alternatives or redesigning circuits and assemblies
• Identify and implement design, process, and test improvements to increase yield and product quality
• Ensure manufacturability and testability requirements are met for production environments
• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to transition new designs into production
• Address component obsolescence throughout the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with vendors, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve material discrepancies
• Lead technical investigations and provide guidance to junior engineers
• Troubleshoot units, modules, and circuit boards to the component level

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong hardware troubleshooting skills, including RF and analog circuits
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience designing and conducting engineering experiments and interpreting results
• Proficiency with circuit design and simulation tools such as ADS and MATLAB
• Experience leading small technical teams and prioritizing tasks to meet production goals
• Ability to present technical findings clearly to various levels of leadership
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or
• 10 or more years of related experience in RF in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 4 years of RF engineering experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with tactical radio systems and power amplifier hardware
• Strong experience troubleshooting to the component level
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, ADS, and Jira
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including data analysis and presentation tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization and with external partners

Compensation:

In compliance with New York pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this position is $110,000–$145,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Nova Talent Solutions partners with clients who are committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. BJ